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Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District

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A cozy room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a patterned rug, and a large window.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.
A kitchen with a wooden shelf holding books, kitchen utensils, and red mugs. A window with a view of a snowy landscape is visible.
A wooden house with a balcony, large windows, and potted plants.
A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, a large floral artwork on the wall, and a window with a snowy landscape view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Sullivan Arena
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness center
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Sullivan Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Anchorage Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District

Updated historic home in the heart of Anchorage. Built in 1947 and updated in recent years; the perfect base for Alaska adventure near downtown Anchorage, the University/Medical District and the petroleum companies.

Originally built in 1947 by an Anchorage-based flight surgeon, this home has been upgraded and expanded from its original log home footprint. The house features a massive, luxury 750 sq ft private master suite, including walk-in, two-person shower plus a separate corner jetted tub, and quality elliptical and Total Gym machines. The house also features a custom wine bar, professional cooking appliances and a lovely landscaped yard with full southern exposure, overlooking Anchorage from a south facing bluff.

Relax in the late evening sun around the firepit with a glass of wine after a day of adventure in southcentral Alaska!

The property is less than 5 minutes drive from downtown shopping and dining.

The entire home will be accessible to renters. There are two garages at the house. One space is available for renter parking in the larger garage. The other small garage/shop is only available to the owners.

I will provide my personal contact information to guests in case any needs or questions arise during their stay. Our housekeeper can also be made available for any special needs of guests, at her standard hourly rate.

The house is located at the edge of Fairview, one of Anchorage's oldest neighborhoods. It is on a very quiet street but very near downtown shopping and dining. The main highways heading both north and south of Anchorage are just blocks away. Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and the University of Alaska Anchorage are very close by as well.

There is ample parking for up to four cars in the main driveway. One stall of the main garage may be used by renters.

It is very easy to get around Anchorage from the house. The main shopping and dining areas of downtown are within 5 minutes drive. There are also bike trails about a block away from the house.

Our family has rented many homes around the world. We hope to provide you an experience that we expect when we travel!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must sign renter agreement. Security deposit required - up to $650. Minimum age to rent: 25 years

No smoking, no pets, no parties without EXPRESS permission from Alaskan Hosts.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2881275
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Located in Fairview, a neighborhood in Anchorage, this vacation home is in the mountains. Anchorage Museum and Alaska State Troopers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Pioneer School House. Traveling with kids? Consider Ben Boeke Ice Rink and Alaska Railroad.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Sullivan Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anchorage Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 4 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Cup Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Wishbone - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sorrento's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District on Jan 3, 2027 start from $608, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic, Heart of City Home - Near U/Med District located?

This family-friendly Anchorage vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sullivan Arena and Alaska Regional Hospital. Ben Boeke Ice Rink and Chester Creek Greenbelt Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating host and beautiful house 2nd time staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very accommodating and he was more than generous for our late check out
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau was a great host and fabulous communicator. The home is located close and central to everything you need in town. The house was clean. The hosts accommodated us needing a pack and play. Definitely recommend this place if you need a safe and clean home in Anchorage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice but is not ideal for seniors due to the stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Anchorage home

Everything was terrific. Only thing that could be better were the pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. The property is super cute and comfortable, very clean, and had more than enough bedding toiletries, and kitchen supplies. The host is very kind and responsive. Our family loved staying there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous master suite! Very clean, the host was wonderful. We even had 2 moose come to the yard one morning! Wonderful gathering spaces for the family!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great setup for a family get together

With 4 beidrooms and 3 bathrooms there is plenty of space to settle in. The washer and drier came in handy when traveling with small children.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, setting, and central location

Our family of 8 adults enjoyed our stay in this very unique, comfortable, and well equipped home. The owner was great to work with and communicated well. The house is very clean and well appointed with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The central location and close proximity to downtown restaurants and nearby grocery stores made for a more relaxed stay. Thank you Beau!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dirty & over priced

Do not stay. Very dirty and overpriced. Owner is very rude and greedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

There were 8 of us and the house was perfect for us. My son and his two sons slept upstairs. On the main floor there are 2 bedrooms so my daughter, husband, and two granddaughters slept there. I slept in the bedroom in the basement. It was a nice location. Easy to get to downtown and the airport. We also went to Whittier, Kaitmai, Girdwood, and Talkeetna. We also enjoyed the firepit outside each evening. Wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

VRBO in Anchorage, Alaska

Great property, extremely organized and clean, and great amenities. Beau was available all the time and eager to assist with all our needs. I thank him for all his work and wish many other Vrbo hosts could be educated by him.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Alaskan getaway

The house was setup nice for 3 couples. Plenty of living space. The house was clean and well equipped. The manager was very easy to communicate with and responsive. We had a late flight and he offered to give us a late checkout since the house was not booked for that night. I am not familiar with Anchorage neighborhoods, the house seemed to be on the edge, great neighborhood on our side of the street and forward. But across the street seemed different. We had no issues and were close to downtown and everyplace we wanted to go to, including the airport. I would reccomend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Anchorage in Anchorage

This unique property was spacious, wonderfully decorated and organized with everything we could possibly need for kicking off our multigenerational family Alaska adventure. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

initial concern over neighborhood but once inside was safe & secure

adequate tho portions could be improved cleaned such as laundry area & downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2022
How disappointing that Cyrus did not give me a 5 star review. I went so far as to even bring a chest freezer to the house per his request for his fishing charter bounty! Cyrus seemed to have a lot of negative things going on with his group but the home was in perfect condition for his stay. He went so far as to request an emergency counselor for his group at around 6:30 am during his stay. I actually researched out and got him contact with psychological assistance for his crew - which seems a bit above and beyond for a host! I was honestly worried about what might be going on at my house! I have absolutely never heard of anyone complain about cleanliness in the home. Our cleaning crew is amazing and if they ever were to miss something, it would be immediately taken care of. I regret that Cyrus had a difficult time during his travel. I do not believe my home was associated with any negative portion of his experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, cozy cabin!

Our family of 10 LOVED our stay here! It is an adorable cabin that sleeps 10. It has been updated and decorated beautifully. The wood counters are stunning and the fire pit is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family space

Clean, very nice, great back yard for kids to frolic in. Park and trail access about 3 blocks away. Saw bear and a moose on an evening stroll.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

As advertised and good quality to price ratio. Beautiful furnishings and interior design.

See above.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2021
Thanks for the review, Bill. I wonder what I could have done better to get more than 4 stars from you? You review seems to indicate everything you anticipated was provided. This is disappointing as I have always garnered five star reviews in the past. I never received any communication from you during your stay regarding any issues so I am not sure what you might have found lacking. Beau
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in Anchorage

The home is absolutely beautiful with everything you could want on a vacation. The owner Beau was very accommodating and went out of his way to make sure we were very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique architecture fabulous finishes with a sweet little yard with a sweet little yard

Meant our expectations owner is very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and stellar host.

Definitely a great place to stay in Anchorage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally Located

We wanted to stay in a central location that was walkable to downtown ( but far enough away to get our miles in ). This home was perfect for our intergenerational needs . Would definitely stay here again if back in Anchorage .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We had a great weekend in this home away from home. It was clean, spacious and generously stocked. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful home !!

Gorgeous home with great host replies quickly and view is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home Base

Love the location of this property! Seemed like everything was so close. We really enjoyed the real fireplace in the living room and the large shower heads. Nice large closets that were able to fit all of our winter gear. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

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Hosted by Beau Disbrow

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